We are Destrier Group
Destrier: noun /ˈdɛstrɪə/
A warhorse. Product of Asian and European equine heritage. Name derived from the Latin word dextra, meaning "right hand". Prized for its power, strength and dexterity in jousts and battle. Valued by military strategists for its tactical advantage, agility, loyalty and endurance.
Our Values
Science Service Strategy
We are scientists and strategists. We are motivated to challenge, explore and problem solve.
Our Purpose
Destrier Group serves aspirational individuals and ambitious organisations. We nurture the next generation of leaders, identifying potential at all levels.
We tap motivation, drive performance and build workplaces where talent is confident to thrive.
We believe in evidence based practice, and continuous improvement.
We challenge convention, seize opportunity, and always act in your interest.
You lead the charge. We take you there.
Arabella Steel
Psychologist, Founder.
Arabella is a psychologist and executive coach, specialising in board governance, leadership advisory and organisational development. She founded Destrier Group to merge independent scientific research, organisational change and leadership performance best practices to seize the opportunities of human-AI teaming.
Arabella has partnered with boards across the Asia Pacific region, offering evidence-based advisory to transform traditional governance models and develop strategic leadership capabilities. She enables boards and executive teams to navigate complexity with enhanced strategic astuteness through tailored development programs. Drawing from behavioural economics and organisational psychology, she translates emerging research into actionable leadership strategies that foster competitive advantage through optimised human capital allocation and sustained executive performance.
Arabella is a member of the Macquarie University Performance and Expertise Research Centre and associate of the University of Sydney Center for AI, Trust and Governance
